Central vein thrombosis associated with intravenous feeding--a prospective study.
Thirty consecutive patients receiving intravenous feeding according to a standard protocol were studied for possible central vein thrombosis by contrast venography. Twenty-two patients had contrast venograms and 6 venograms revealed significant thrombus. Only 1 patient had any clinical evidence of thrombosis. It is suggested that prophylaxis of central vein thrombosis should be standard with intravenous feeding.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000209:etiology; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010690:Phlebography; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013350:Subclavian Vein; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D014683:Vena Cava, Superior